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For those Minehead bound next year here's the latest word on 2012's Southport Weekender Southport Weekender 48 The 25th Anniversary Party Friday 11th May - Sunday 13th May 2012 Butlins Holiday Resort, Minehead, Somerset TA24 5SH The just released current provisional line up djs go like this... Frankie Knuckles David Morales Danny Krivit Kenny Dope Kerri Chandler Tony Humphries Julio Bashmore Andre Lodemann Joe Claussell (Latin set) Derrick Carter (disco set) Karizma Joey Negro DJ Jazzy Jeff David Rodigan Fabio & Grooverider Al Kent Norman Jay Gilles Peterson Mr Scruff Greg Wilson "This is the earliest point in years that even part of our line up has been revealed. Without saying who was playing, the almost unrivaled reputation of the UK's friendliest party has ensured that all of our 6500 places for our 25th anniversary event have already sold out. We're sure you'll agree that this is a remarkable achievement. The event moved to its new home in Minehead in 2011, slightly increasing its capacity but maintaining its all important vibe. The new Minehead site offers us 5 separate dance arenas covering soul, hip hop, vocal and deep house, R&B, disco, techno and more, from a carefully selected pool of globally recognised, tastemaking DJs and some of the best residents in the UK. The 25th anniversary will be lead by a Def Mix reunion, as it sees David Morales and Frankie Knuckles reunited as headliners of our largest room, The Powerhouse. Many more DJs will be added to this line up after Christmas, along with all our fantastic live acts." more info including cancellation list and policy details via the weekender website link below http://www.southportweekender.co.uk/

Latest in Ace's Limited Edition EP series is out now in the shops and arrives in the form of Goldwax presents James Carr In Muscle Shoals 4 track EP This release features tracks put down at the Muscle Shoal area Fame and Quinvy Studios between 1968 and 1969. Both the tracks on the first side are newly mixed to stereo from the original multi-track tapes, and both are longer than the previously issued versions. While the other side has two tracks that are now out for the first time ever on 7 inch vinyl. As this release has been limited to 1000 copies and also bearing in mind the time of year and the fact that this ep has already been out for a couple of weeks... Then this news item could be said to be one of those if "you're not fast your last" type of affairs. Track Listings 1. That's The Way Love Turned Out For Me (Unedited Stereo Mix) 2. Life Turned Her That Way (Unedited Stereo Mix) http://www.acerecord...end221_22_0.m3u 3. Search Your Heart http://www.acerecord...end221_18_0.m3u 4. Love Is A Beautiful Thing http://www.acerecord...kend21121_1.m3u A clip of this releases website notes written by Tony Rouce Lots of you in Right Track Land seem to like the Kent EPs that we've been putting out in the last couple of years, and we can promise you that there'll be several more in the coming months. Many will be comprised of music recorded in the American South, a part of the world close to the Kent A&R staff's hearts for any number of reasons beyond the obvious quality of the music that sprung from there. Lovers of southern soul will be well pleased with these, particularly as a number of them will contain music that they have never heard before... In the wake of 'The Stars Of Goldwax' and 'The Stars Of Fame' it's great to be able to end the year with an EP containing four songs by a man who recorded for one of those labels and, on occasion, at the studios of the other. 'James Carr In Muscle Shoals' brings together the three tracks from James' 1968 session at the Shoals area's Quinvy Studios, and complements it with one from an early 1969 session at FAME. While all of the tracks have been released before, two are hitherto unreleased on vinyl and the other two have been mixed into first-time stereo, from the original 4 track multis, expressly for this project. The contents of the EP offer a well rounded demonstration of James Augustus Carr's abundant vocal capabilities. Deep soul, country soul, funky soul - James could do the lot and do it all well, even if it's the deeper side of his catalogue that has predominantly earned him his enduring reputation with collectors and fans the world over. All four selections included here offer five star performances, but Southern Soul seldom gets better than it does on our lead track, 'That's The Way Life Turned Out For Me', a truly intense performance that sets the tone for what follows in its wake (and the version of 'Life Turned Her That Way' that does follow it, is different to the one that previously graced 50% of a Goldwax 45) the full info can be read here http://www.acerecord...59&release=8859 available at the usual suspects now seen at £9 - £10 thanks to member toad (tim) for the initial heads up on this fine release via the soul source forum thread below site note now have a separate releases section in the news/articles section entitles "soul releases" which will be a section where you can read all the latest albums, dvds, book and such release news reminder soul source does now have two ways of submitting release news and information either via the article/news submission (members only) http://www.soul-sour...o=new_post&f=92 or via the recently improved contact us section (inc guest as well) http://www.soul-sour...ort&section=new above link can be found at the bottom of every page idea is a quick and easy way to spread the word to other soul fans on current soul releases

Latest update newsletter from the Baltic Soul People Who would have thought it? It'll be Xmas in 20 days time. And there's more. A week later it will be 2012! But we're sure you knew that already. The Baltic Soul Weekender #6 is speeding forward at a furious pace. For those of you without tickets, you'd better hurry, because this year looks like becoming a record year for BSW ticket sales. Book now at http://www.baltic-soul.de/tickets To keep things sweet during the pre and post Xmas time, we've put up the Hold Back The Night Video from The Trammps for you. And as if that wasn't festive enough, Dan D has been rumaging through the archives again to bring you this wonderful Cross Over Soul Mix. We also have new additions to the Line-Up: Sharon Phillips will present her latest album and with Mousse T., Ferry Ultra and G.I. Disco we welcome three additional Top DJ-Acts. Updates Sharon Phillips Despite being a long standing star in Trindad and Tobago, Sharon broke the European market with her hit "Touch Me". There followed remixes by Tiefschwarz and the release of "Want2/Need2", which landed on top of the club charts. She then returned to refine the 2007 "Like This Like That". Sharon will be guesting in April for the third time, and will be presenting music from her latest studio album. Mousse T. When he's not producing Mousse T. can be found all around the globe, spinning records in the hottest and most well-known House clubs. Besides his own latest productions, his sets feature the latest Club hits, classics and several "secret weapons" to make the crowds go crazy, always under the claim of his label "The House Of Quality". Besides, his love of music can also be found in his monthly podcasts and radio DJ shows for prestigious German radio programmes 1LIVE and N-JOY. Ferry Ultra He is veteran-DJ and Manager among the Soulpower crew: DJ Ferry. Behind the turntables since 1986, over the years he has played every single Hannover Club. Ferry discovered his love for Soul music quite early, DJing old vinyl in the late 1980s at Palo Palo with his buddy Mousse T. Eventually, he took over the famous club at Hannover's Raschplatz and established it as one of the hottest spots of the Acid Jazz era. Roy Ayers, Jamiroquai, Gil Scott Heron, Karl Denson, Corduroy - they all have jammed or grooved at the Palo. G.I. Disco G.I. DISCO are the music-activists Kalle Kuts & Daniel W. Best. Both are not only renowend Djs since two decades: In 2010 they started their mission together to bring back that Soul-, Funk-, RnB-, Pop- and Dance sound that they first heard in the 80s on AFN radio and the clubs of the US-Army troops in West-Germany. Their monthly G.I.DISCO events have become an open secret and pull not only a regular Berlin crowd, but also music celebrities such as Kelly Rowland, Talib Kweli or Camp Lo. All previously confirmed live acts and DJs can be found at www.baltic-soul.de There will be further additions to the line-up, up to the event. More News Trammps Video To keep things sweet during the pre and post Xmas time, we've put up the Hold Back The Night Video from the legendary Trammps for you - The Trammps, live at BSW #5 Cross Over Soul Mix: Soulful Times Dan D has been rumaging through the archives again to bring you this wonderful Cross Over Soul Mix. Enjoy! Looking for a cool Xmas gift? The BSW compilation for example? Or the very T shirt that's missing from your collection? Products at the Baltic Soul Shop not only offer fantastic gift ideas, your money goes towards the Baltic Soul Charity Project, providing financial, social and legal support to legendary artists. Baltic Soul Shop http://www.baltic-soul.de/shop/ Ann Sexton Story Legendary Soul singer Ann Sexton never saw a single penny for her music. She disappeard for 30 years. Until 2007 where she performed at the Baltic Soul Weekender. And became a life time resident artist. With the help of the Baltic Soul Charity Project, we managed to achieve retroactive compensation and this year, for the first time in her life, Ann has received money for her songs. http://www.balticsou...story.html?&L=1 Das BSW Team wÃÆ’¼nscht Frohe Weihnachten *Liebe Baltic Soul Familie,* wer hÃÆ’¤tte das gedacht: In zwei Wochen ist schon wieder Weihnachten. Und noch eine ÃÆ’¼berraschung - eine Woche SpÃÆ’¤ter ist bereits 2012, und was das heisst, wisst Ihr sicherlich alle: Der Baltic Soul Weekender #6 nÃÆ’¤hert sich unaufhaltsam und mit groÃÆ’Ã…¸en Schritten. Solltet Ihr noch kein Ticket gekauft haben, beeilt Euch lieber, denn die TicketverkÃÆ’¤ufe sehen schon jetzt rekordverdÃÆ’¤chtig aus. Schnell buchen unter www.baltic-soul.de/tickets http://www.balticsoul.de/tickets.html> Um Euch die Warte- und Weihnachtszeit etwas zu versÃÆ’¼ssen haben wir das Hold Back The Night Video der Trammps vom vergangenen Weekender auf die Website gestellt. Und als wenn das nicht schon feierlich genug wÃÆ’¤re, hat Dan D. seine Schallplattenkiste geÃÆ’¶ffnet, um Euch einen schÃÆ’¶nen Cross Over Soul Mix mit ans Ohr zu geben. Ebenfalls dÃÆ’¼rfen wir neue Acts im Line-Up begrÃÆ’¼ÃÆ’Ã…¸en: Sharon Phillips wird uns ihr neues Album prÃÆ’¤sentieren und mit Mousse T., Ferry Ultra und G.I. Disco dÃÆ’¼rfen wir uns auf drei Top DJ-Acts freuen! Updates *Sharon Phillips* Obwohl Sie in Trinidad and Tobago schon seit langem ein Star ist, wurde Europa erst durch Ihren Hit "Touch Me" auf Sharon aufmerksam. Auf Ihren Erfolg folgten Remixes von z.B. Tiefschwarz und die VerÃÆ’¶ffentlichung "Want2/Need2" - die weltweit in den Clubcharts ganz oben landete. Sie kehrte 2007 hierher zurÃÆ’¼ck, um den Track "Like This Like That" mit ihrer Stimme zu veredeln. Bei uns ist sie im April zum dritten Mal zu Gast und wird Songs aus ihrem neuen Album prÃÆ’¤sentieren. *Mousse T.* Es gibt DJs und Produzenten, deren Name unweigerlich mit Erfolgsgeschichten in Verbindung gebracht wird, und die immer wieder aufs Neue ihr gutes HÃÆ’¤ndchen in allen Bereichen der Musikbranche beweisen. Ein Paradebeispiel dafÃÆ’¼r ist Mousse T., dessen Discographie sich liest wie das "Who is Who" der Musikszene. Bei allen AktivitÃÆ’¤ten steht Mousse T. ohne wenn und aber hinter der musikalischen Botschaft seines Labels Peppermint Jam: "The House of Quality". *Ferry Ultra* Er ist der DJ-Veteran und Macher der Soulpower-Crew: DJ Ferry. Seit 1986 legt er Platten auf, und es gibt kaum einen Ort in Hannover, an dem er nicht hinter den Tellern stand. Seine Liebe zum Soul entdeckte er schon frÃÆ’¼h, legte gemeinsam mit seinem Kumpel Mousse T. seit Ende der 80er im Palo Palo alte Scheiben auf, ÃÆ’¼bernahm den legendÃÆ’¤ren Raschplatz-Club schlieÃÆ’Ã…¸lich als EigentÃÆ’¼mer und etablierte ihn zum angesagtesten Laden der Acid-Jazz-ÃÆ’¤ra. Im April werden wir zu Ferrys soulvollen DJ-Set grooven! *G.I. Disco* Die US-Armee ist lÃÆ’¤ngst aus Berlin verschwunden, aber mit der Partyreihe und dem Album "G.I.Disco" halten Kalle Kuts und Daniel W. Best von Jazzanova die Erinnerung an deren Nachtclubs und Tanzmusik wach. Seit Jahren legen sie vergessene Musik auf: Soul-, Funk-, RnB-, Pop- und Dance der frÃÆ’¼hen 80er-Jahre. Ihre erstes Album erschien auf dem renommierten britischen Label BBE. Wir freuen uns auf G.I. Disco im April am Strand! Alle bisher bestÃÆ’¤tigten Live Acts und DJs findet Ihr wie gewohnt unter www.baltic-soul.de http://www.baltic-soul.de> Das Line-Up wird bis zur Veranstaltung weiter ergÃÆ’¤nzt. Weitere News *Trammps Video* Die legendÃÆ’¤ren Trammps beim Baltic Soul Weekender - mit einem Song, der niemals enden darf: Hold Back The Night - The Trammps live beim BSW #5 Video ansehen http://www.balticsoul.de/media.html> *Cross Over Soul Mix: Soulful Times* Dan D. hat tief in die Plattenkiste gegriffen und Euch ein herrliches Sonntagnachmittags-Set aus bekannten und weniger bekannten StÃÆ’¼cken zusammengestellt. Enjoy! > *Cooles Weihnachtsgeschenk gesucht?* Zum Beispiel eine BSW Compilation - oder das Shirt, das noch in der Sammlung fehlt? Die Produkte im Baltic Soul Shop stellen nicht nur ein tolles und ausgefallenes Weihnachtsgeschenk dar, Ihr helft mit eurem Geschenk auch dem Baltic Soul Charity Projekt und ermÃÆ’¶glicht uns, legendÃÆ’¤re KÃÆ’¼nstler in rechtlichen, sozialen und finanziellen Aspekten zu unterstÃÆ’¼tzen. Baltic Soul Shop http://www.baltic-soul.de/shop/> *Ann Sexton Story* Soul Legende Ann Sexton hatte nie einen Cent fÃÆ’¼r ihre Musik gesehen. Sie verschwand fÃÆ’¼r 30 Jahre von der BÃÆ’¼hne - bis sie 2007 beim Baltic Soul Weekender auftrat und ein lifetime Resident wurde. Mithilfe des Baltic Soul Charity Projekts ist es uns gelungen, rÃÆ’¼ckwirkend eine Wiedergutmachung zu erwirken und sie hat dieses Jahr erstmals Geld fÃÆ’¼r ihre Songs erhalten. Ann Sexton Story http://www.balticsoul.de/ann_sexton_story.html> Soviel von unserer Seite fÃÆ’¼r dieses Jahr. Wir wÃÆ’¼nschen Euch beseelte Festtage und kommt gut rÃÆ’¼ber. Wir freuen uns darauf, Euch alle 2012 wiederzusehen! Euer Baltic Soul Team http://www.baltic-soul.de